Swine Health Information Center

07/10/2026

Was SHIC's October enewsletter in your inbox this morning? No? Here it is: https://www.swinehealth.org/october-2026-shic-enewsletter/ Read about SHIC's future, a smoke detector-like tool for virus identification in barns, and standardized diagnostic codes.

04/09/2026

New SHIC resources for the US swine industry - protecting and enhancing the health of the US swine herd:

September newsletter: https://www.swinehealth.org/september-2026-shic-enewsletter/

New World Screwworm webinar and SHIC Talk on electrostatic precipitators: https://www.swinehealth.org/podcasts/

Continuing the mission of protecting and enhancing the health of the US swine herd.

19/08/2026

SHICTalk host Barb Determan is joined by Dr. Montse Torremorell and Mark Schwartz from the University of Minnesota and SHIC Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder for this episode. They discuss a Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program study examining the electrostatic precipitator (ESP) for removing pathogens from the air in swine barns as well as a similar biocontainment aspect for the technology. Listen here: https://shictalk.podbean.com/

SHICTalk host Barb Determan is joined by Dr. Montse Torremorell and Mark Schwartz from the University of Minnesota and SHIC Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder for this episode. They discuss their Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program study examining the electrostatic precipitator (ESP)...

24/07/2026

Learn more about New World screwworm preparation, prevention, and response by registering for the SHIC/American Association of Swine Veterinarians webinar set for August 4, 2026, from 1 - 2:30 pm CDT.

Scan the QR code to register so you can hear these presentations and ask your questions:

Overview of NWS Response Playbook and its relevance for pork producers by Lindsey Holmstrom, DVM, director of national preparedness and incident coordination, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services

Products for NWS treatment: A review of the FDA approval process, the definition of the product category, and requirements for use in swine by Tristan Colonius, DVM, MPA, chief veterinary officer and deputy director for science policy, Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pesticide products for NWS treatment in swine: A review of the EPA approval process and requirements for use
Eric W. Bohnenblust, PhD, chief, and/or Jennifer Gaines, MS, senior regulatory specialist, Emergency Response Team - Invertebrate & Vertebrate Branch 3, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Insight into “boots on the ground” activities in Texas for NWS pork producer preparedness and response by Jeff Wiegert, PhD, swine extension specialist, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

21/07/2026

USDA's screwworm.gov dashboard tells us there are 41 active cases in the US as of 7/20/2026. You can learn more about New World screwworm preparation, prevention, and response by registering for the SHIC/American Association of Swine Veterinarians webinar set for August 4, 2026, from 1 - 2:30 pm CDT. Scan the QR code to register so you can hear these presentations and ask your questions:

Overview of NWS Response Playbook and its relevance for pork producers by Lindsey Holmstrom, DVM, director of national preparedness and incident coordination, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services

Products for NWS treatment: A review of the FDA approval process, the definition of the product category, and requirements for use in swine by Tristan Colonius, DVM, MPA, chief veterinary officer and deputy director for science policy, Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pesticide products for NWS treatment in swine: A review of the EPA approval process and requirements for use
Eric W. Bohnenblust, PhD, chief, and/or Jennifer Gaines, MS, senior regulatory specialist, Emergency Response Team - Invertebrate & Vertebrate Branch 3, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Insight into “boots on the ground” activities in Texas for NWS pork producer preparedness and response by Jeff Wiegert, PhD, swine extension specialist, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

17/07/2026

UPDATE: SHIC/AASV webinar on New World Screwworm will feature experts from USDA APHIS, FDA, Texas A&M, EPA. “New World Screwworm Response Planning, Available Resources, and Outreach Strategies for Pork Producers” will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm CDT. Register for the webinar here: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S5_PrKenSJWSn1dn4nnwmw (Photo credit: USDA)

09/07/2026

So. Much. News! If you haven't seen it, find SHIC's July newsletter here to read about an upcoming New World Screwworm webinar (8/4/2026), SHIC board changes, kudos on Iowa's PRV response, NWS digital resources, as well as information on PRRSV 15.C.32 plaguing producers.

The Swine Health Information Center, launched in 2015 with Pork Checkoff funding, protects and enhances the health of the US swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, and...

08/05/2026

You need to read SHIC's May newsletter. Find it here: https://www.swinehealth.org/may-2026-shic-enewsletter/

08/05/2026

The US pork industry continues to demonstrate strong preparedness following recent pseudorabies detections in Iowa and Texas.
According to USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the cases involve a small number of animals with a clear connection to feral swine exposure. Rapid response measures, including containment and surveillance, are already in place.
Pseudorabies was eliminated from commercial herds in 2004 and today’s protocols are built to manage situations like this.
SHIC Pseudorabies Fact Sheet:

04/05/2026

Awareness and prevention matter. While pseudorabies was eradicated from US commercial swine in 2004, it still exists in feral swine populations.

Recent detections in Iowa and Texas highlight the importance of managing exposure risks, especially for outdoor herds. Officials have responded swiftly, reinforcing confidence in current disease response systems.

SHIC joins with industry partners to continue to support producers by providing timely information and resources.

Access the SHIC Pseudorabies Fact Sheet: